07.04.2014
In the new State budget of Ukraine the expenditures for agricultural industry have been reduced by 20%
On March 27, the changes to the State budget of Ukraine 2014 have been made: the profitable part is determined in the amount of 372.9 bln UAH, the expenditure part is 436.8 bln UAH, and the limited amount of deficit is 68.6 bln UAH. The budget allocates for agriculture 1.6% (6.8 bln UAH) from the planned expenditure part, which means reducing of funds up to 1.7 bln UAH or 19.9% compared with the previously approved budget.
more04.04.2014
Increasing of profitability in agricultural industry in 2014 is not expected - UCAB
According to the State statistics service of Ukraine, the level of profitability of agriculture in 2013 was 11.3%, that is by 8.7 points less than in 2012. In particular, profitability of crop production dropped by 11 points and also amounted to 11.3%. According to forecasts of Association "Ukrainian Agribusiness Club” (UCAB), in 2014, rising in profitability of growing the major agricultural crops in not expected because of the difficult economic situation in the country, rising prices for material and technical resources, regulatory barriers and the lack of funding and Governmental support.
more03.04.2014
EU cancels duties on Ukrainian goods
The EU has unilaterally eliminated customs duties on the export of Ukrainian goods to EU member states, NRCU reports referring to the European Parliament resolution passed on Thursday.
more02.04.2014
PM Yatseniuk predicts launch of duty-free export to EU from May 15
The EU market will open for Ukrainian goods and services from 15 May, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk said in Kyiv on Wednesday.
more01.04.2014
Crimea produces insignificant part of agricultural crops - expert
Temporary loss of Crimea will not tell on the food provision of Ukraine. Director General of the Association Ukrainian Agribusiness Club Volodymyr Lapa told a press conference at Ukrinform Thursday, a Ukrinform correspondent reports.
more31.03.2014
EBRD to increase investment in Ukraine
"Now our focus is to start with our existing client base," Vice-President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Andras Simor told reporters on Friday.
more31.03.2014
Ukraine – Livestock, Dairy & Partnership Opportunities
Continuing our conversation with Taras Gagalyuk, Director of the AgriSurvey Agency within the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club in Kiev, Agriland explores the livestock sector in Ukraine. We also discuss partnership opportunities for Ireland in Ukrainian Agribusiness.
more31.03.2014
As EU moves to cut tariffs, Ukrainian agriculture smells more money ahead
The European Commission has decided to slash custom duties for 82-95 percent of Ukraine’s products. The measure, which could come into force on June 1, was passed on March 11 and is expected to provide a big boost to the sector.
more31.03.2014
Ukraine – Livestock, Dairy & Partnership Opportunities
Continuing our conversation with Taras Gagalyuk, Director of the AgriSurvey Agency within the Ukrainian Agribusiness Club in Kiev, Agriland explores the livestock sector in Ukraine. We also discuss partnership opportunities for Ireland in Ukrainian Agribusiness.
more31.03.2014
Ukraine’s Next Casualties Could Be Its Farmers
After taking part in protests that toppled President Viktor Yanukovych in February, some Ukrainian farmers rushed back to their land to prepare for spring planting.
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